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USA Today
6 days ago
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Former Spartan Szymon Zapala signs with Polish professional team
A former Michigan State Spartans big man has signed a professional contract with a team from his native country. Szymon Zapala is returning home to continue his basketball career, signing with a Polish professional team earlier this week. A number of outlets have reported that Zapala has signed a one-year deal with Trefl Sopot, who competes in the Polish Basketball League and EuroCup. Zapala recently was named to the Polish National Senior Team and will also be playing for Team Poland in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament in late August. Zapala played one year with the Spartans after transferring from last offseason. He was a regular starter fro the Spartans his past season, and averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds across 14.2 minutes per game. He also previously played for Utah State and Longwood before transferring to Michigan State for his senior year this past season. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
18-07-2025
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- USA Today
Former Spartan Szymon Zapala makes final roster for Polish Senior Men's National Team
A former Spartan will officially be representing his country on the national team. Former Michigan State big man Szymon Zapala has been included on the final roster for the Polish Senior Men's National Team. He is one of 16 players to make the roster and will begin participating in team activities next week. Being part of the Polish Senior Men's National Team means Zapala will start playing and participating in FIBA international events, and possibly could find himself playing in the 2028 Olympics. That is, of course, a few years away but certainly something to keep in mind with this news. Zapala is also set to play for his national team in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament in late August. Zapala averaged 14.2 minutes per game for the Spartans last year and averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in 36 games played. He was a regular starter for Michigan State in his lone season with the Spartans. He also previously played for Utah State and Longwood before transferring to Michigan State for his senior year this past season. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
10-07-2025
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- USA Today
Szymon Zapala in consideration for Polish Senior Men's National Team
Szymond Zapala spent one season with Michigan State basketball, transferring to the Spartans after starting his career with Utah State and Longwood. Zapala had a solid season for MSU, providing some welcome size at the center position. Now, Zapala, who was born in Zaborze, Poland, is in consideration to join Poland's Senior Men's Basketball National Team to compete in FIBA's international basketball events, which could include the 2028 Olympic games. Zapala is already getting some run with the national team, playing in an upcoming EuroBasket tournament for Poland in late August. This will be a great opportunity for Zapala, who will be trying to find a landing spot in the EuroLeague, presumably, to continue his pro career. Zapala averaged 14.2 minutes per game for the Spartans last year and averaged 4.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game in 36 games played. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
USA Today
04-07-2025
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- USA Today
Former Spartan Szymon Zapala to play for Poland in EuroBasket 2025 event
Former Michigan State big man Szymon Zapala has found his next basketball gig -- which will be in a notable European tournament A former Spartan is set to play for his national team in the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 games. Former Michigan State big man Szymon Zapala has made the Polish national team roster for the upcoming 2025 EuroBasket tournament. The official roster was announced earlier this week, with the former Spartan making the cut. Zapala played one year for the Spartans after transferring from Longwood last offseason. He started 36 games for the Spartans in his lone year with the program, averaging 4.3 points and 4 rebound across 14.1 minutes per game. Before coming to Michigan State, he played three seasons at Utah State and one at Longwood. EuroBasket 2025 is set to tip off in late-August and run through mid-September. The games are annually held, with 24 teams set to participate in this year's event. Poland is the No. 3 seed in Group D, which consists of Iceland, France, Slovenia, Belgium and Israel. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
